Serafyn at long last release their debut album
Almost two years have elapsed since Serafyn’s surprise top 30 success in Switzerland with their first EP, “Quantum Leap”. Now, at last, comes the follow-up. After two very more-ish appetisers in the shape of the singles “Good Thing” and “Morning Tea”, 10 February sees the release of their debut album proper, “Foam” through Radicalis/Believe/Soulfood. When […]
Ursina gives away her heart
Zurich-based singer/songwriter Ursina’s debut album “You Have My Heart” was released on 27 January via Radicalis/Believe/Soulfood. Ursina was born and raised in the mountainous Grisons area in the East of Switzerland. If the vision of a small village closed-in by vast dark mountains in mid-winter suggests a sense of foreboding and claustrophobia, Ursina’s music does […]
Sinplus declare: “This is What We Are”
The synth pop duo Sinplus follow up their top 15 album “Up to Me” with their third strike, “This is What We Are”. Preceded last November by the hit single “Capisci”, is now available via Odyssey / Rough Trade / Deepdive / H’art. A new single, “Y&I” features the American singer Michaela “Micky” Shiloh who […]
Linah Rocio brings “Warrior Talk” to the UK and Ireland
Linah Rocio’s second album “Warrior Talk” was released on 27 January in the UK and Ireland by Aveline Records, making the Zurich-based singer/songwriter label mates with Ani diFranco, Ned Roberts and Ruth Theodore. To celebrate the release, Linah will be playing a selection of gigs in the UK. Born in Chile, Linah Rocio has long […]
Brighton, here we come! The Great Escape Festival – 18 – 20 May 2017
Every year is special at the Great Escape Festival, probably the most important get-together for the independent music scene in Europe – but 2017 is especially special for Swiss Music Export. This is because Switzerland is a featured country in this year’s event! It is an opportunity not to be missed by artists and business […]
Eurosonic with Eight Acts from Switzerland! 11 – 14 January 2017, Groningen Netherlands
Is there a better way to celebrate the start of another great – we hope! – music year than a trip to the Netherlands and the Eurosonic conference/festival in Groningen? We at Swiss Music Export don’t think so. The Eurosonic is without a doubt the one of the most important event the European live music industry […]
Switzerland at Les Transmusicales de Rennes – various venues – 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2016
Who would want to miss Les Transmusicales? Not us, that’s for sure, and hopefully neither will you! Once again, Swiss Music Export in collaboration with FCMA will endeavour to make a big musical splash at this fabulous multi-venue event in Rennes, the last and perhaps greatest opportunity of this year to discover next year’s break-through […]
Spotlight on Reelmusic – 7.12. Molotow Hamburg and 8.12. Auster-Club Berlin
Responding to some serious interest from several German booking agencies, labels and publishers, Reelmusic have arranged two showcases for three of the rising artists they represent, Pedro Lehmann, Ursina and Annie Goodchild. All three have recently released EPs and are preparing for new releases in 2017. 07 Dec 2016 @ SkyBar @ Molotow Hamburg 08 […]
Tutti Frutti including Swiss ingredients – 10 Dec @ Urban Spree Berlin
Tutti Frutti Fest is a one-day indoor festival in Berlin at the Urban Spree venue. It takes place for the second time this year on 10 December, and, as in last year’s inaugural edition, several Swiss artists are scheduled to appear, Fai Baba, J&L Defer, Blind Butcher and Klaus Johann Grobe. For Fai Baba, see articles here and […]
Fai Baba with new Album
Fai Baba aka Fabian Sigmund is a constant musical surprise package and one of the busiest musicians in Switzerland to boot. Having started off from blues rock fried in extended echo-laden guitar workouts, he has arrived over six short years and five albums at a much more focused psychedelic glam rock style. Entitled “Sad & […]
